What is a desktop shortcut?

Here we understand what is a desktop shortcut and how to create it on PC.

What is a desktop shortcut?

A desktop shortcut, usually represented by an icon, is a small file that points to a program, folder, document, or Internet location. Clicking on a shortcut icon takes you directly to the object to which the shortcut points.

Shortcut icons contain a small arrow in their lower left corner. Shortcuts are mere pointers. Deleting a shortcut will not delete the item to which the shortcut points.

How to Create a desktop shortcut?

To create a shortcut to an item located on the Start menu:

Click Start. The Start menu will appear.

Locate the item to which you want to create a shortcut. If the item is located on a submenu, go to the submenu.

Click and drag the item to your desktop.

To create a shortcut a shortcut to items visible in Windows Explorer:

Open Windows Explorer.

Locate in Windows Explorer the item to which you want to create a shortcut.